Tucson,Az trip
Mar 5, 2017 08:50:31 #
Great replies from others in our winter home. I would add the Old Barrio near downtown if you enjoy photographing interesting doorways and Madera Canyon south of town for birds. It's early, but if you're lucky you might get to photograph a rattler - use the long lens.
Mar 5, 2017 08:57:36 #
For something different to do, try the Biosphere 2. It's only located about 40 or so miles from Tucson. Just Google it for more info and pictures.
Mar 5, 2017 09:03:19 #
And don't forget a drive down to Tubac. It's an artist colony, and there's lots of beautiful stuff there (including mine!!!) Be sure to visit the gallery of my good friend David Wilson. He's an outstanding photographer.
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Mar 5, 2017 11:01:42 #
Consider the drive up to the top of Mt. Lemmon on the north side of Tucson. Spectacular views and scenery, and I believe you can ride the chair lift if it's running. In the winter it's a ski area.
Mar 5, 2017 13:52:00 #
I am so glad for the great suggestions,I am making a list, thank you so much.Looking forward to my visit.
Mar 5, 2017 14:21:34 #
In addition to the San Xavier mission south of town Tumacácori south on hwy. 19 is another smaller but still interesting and photogenic old Spanish mission.
Mar 5, 2017 15:04:22 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
WesIam wrote:
Visiting Oro Valley & Tucson area in April.Anyone know about the area and any interesting places to photograph?
If you are into landscape and bird photography, make a short trip to Madera Canyon near Green Valley. Here is a list of birds known to reside in that area, at least for a season or longer.
http://www.astrobirdphoto.com/maderacanyon/
Mar 5, 2017 15:18:33 #
Don't miss the Desert Museum. In fact, call them to find out if and when they will be doing the wild raptor fly in. If they are doing one while you are in the area, I definitely recommend it.
Mar 5, 2017 19:41:00 #
bobsisk
Loc: Chandler, Arizona
If you go just a few miles south of San Xavier and take the Pima Mine Road exit you can take the tour of an actual working copper mine. It's a relatively small one, so carrying a few pounds of camera equipment won't be too taxing.
Mar 7, 2017 12:08:11 #
I am curious what the rock formation around Tombstone is. Could you post a photo? I will be heading through that area next week.
Mar 7, 2017 12:59:36 #
kelso007 wrote:
I am curious what the rock formation around Tombstone is. Could you post a photo? I will be heading through that area next week.
Yes please. I used to be in Tombstone a couple of times a month for business and I'm drawing a blank about those. (It could be that after many visits I became oblivious to such things.
)Mar 7, 2017 15:53:40 #
cmoroney
Loc: Pasadena, California
If you're heading a bit further afield, i highly recommend Bisbee and the Chiricahuas: the former is a cool old mining town turned artist's colony and the latter have some incredible rock formations. And Karchner caverns - haven't been there myself yet, but they're supposed to be incredible. And then there's Organ Pipe National Monument a few hours to the southwest. Bring a sturdy car though - dirt roads throughout. If the desert is blooming while you're there, it's sheer heaven.
Mar 7, 2017 19:34:45 #
RS
Loc: W Columbia, SC
mymike wrote:
I live in Tucson and you have had good replies! Let me know if you need any thing else.
I did a bit of military schooling in AZ and was able to do a bit of meandering and site seeing
while there. I liked visiting Old Tucson and wondered if it was still there, and if they still do
any movie making there.
Also, with all the military base cut-backs over the years, I wondered if Ft Huachuca is still there.
Some of us called it 'Fort Who-Gotcha' when I was in the Army. Left that job 36 years ago.)
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